Boulder, Colorado vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 33.1% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,761 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Missoula
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Boulder, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower